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Newspaper
Baraboo Weekly News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
10
In a rustic boast N. G. Abbott of Eureka Springs Arkansas extols dan elion greens as winter nourishment. He notes greens grow in cold months, require only digging and boiling water, and outshine bacon tea for a frugal table.
Boston received news of the sinking of the Furness steamship Cheviotange with twenty five crew lost. The ship was sailing from a Mediterranean port to England when torpedoed off Fastinet, going down in minutes. Only ten sailors were saved, and one lifeboat disappeared, with survivors suspecting deliberate attacks by the submarine.
At a Westfield Homecoming association meeting the officers decided to hold the annual picnic on June 20 on the Henry property. The event aims to gather members and families for community fellowship and outdoor activities.
Residents gathered as Kilbourn visitors joined soldiers from Camp Grant en route to Sparta. John Repka and family saw storm damage at Plain while Percy Alexander and family viewed Lone Rock and Sandusky. Red Cross knitters made baby blankets and clothes for soldiers as a school program celebrated growth and a health chart show.
Mrs. O A Getchell returns from Minnesota to visit daughter Mrs Guy Spaulding. Mr and Mrs Frank P Getchell arrive from Milwaukee to see Mrs M L Atkinson and relatives. Mr Getchell returns soon while Mrs Getchell stays a few days. Mr and Mrs Ernest Bass of Dellona viewed wreckage at their former home. Mr and Mrs Lynn Loomis visited the G E Spaulding home Sunday.
Oak Hill notices Keitha Seeley returned Tuesday morning after visiting relatives in North Freedom. Local social items list numerous Sunday visits, dances, and a Red Cross fundraiser with graduates Keitha Seeley and Edith Behn.
Mrs. Eugene Hewitt and two children Etselyn and Ernest returned home in Baraboo after two weeks with sister Rein hart Kowalke and family. Several relatives from Baraboo and here visited near Delton and joined Ed Kamensky in Baraboo to see him off for Camp Grant. William Kamensky remains at Fort Stevens Oregon.
Local notices show Miss Ethel Doering employed in La Valle and several Doering family members visiting nearby homes. A Red Cross meeting occurred with Mrs. Ford Doering, and a dance was planned at the bowery on Saturday night June 1.
President Wilson appeals to the American public to economize in all purchases so productive agencies can focus on war supplies. He says the nation must be economically and industrially aligned, not just financially, to support the army and navy and notes nonessential spending wastes labor and materials. The emphasis is on saving to buy government bonds and to sustain production for the war effort.
Dennis Zimmerman of Greenfield was injured when a horse kicked him in the face and hand. William Drescher had surgery at Baraboo hospital. Various residents, visitors, and speakers attended Memorial and Decoration Day events in Baraboo, North Freedom, Prairie du Lac, and surrounding towns, with remarks by local figures including A C Kingsford and E C Henke. The column also mentions residents traveling, club activities, and hometown connections to Mason City and other areas.
A Priscilla club shower for Miss Florence Jones at her Eighth street home featured music and refreshments. She received many beautiful gifts from about twenty guests. A later gathering honored Miss Lenora Van Orman at the Dalling residence with similar gifts and social mingling.
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